218 E Padre Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

  • 6 beds
  • 6 baths
  • 5,102 sqft
  • 13,068 sqft lot
  • $607 per sqft
  • 1904 build
  • on site

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Situated in a prime and private location in Santa Barbara's prestigious and beautiful Upper East neighborhood, this grand turn-of-the-century home has so much to offer - sitting on 0.3 tranquil acres, it is only 2-3 blocks away from the Mission, the Rose Garden, Roosevelt Elementary School, and State Street, in the beautiful Mission Addition District that was developed at the end of the 19th century. Comprising over 5100 square feet of living space, this home offers 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (3 full and 2 half) - including a private en-suite bedroom wing off the kitchen - plus several office spaces and additional 'bonus' rooms. Designed around 1904 in a Colonial style with Craftsman touches, this home has retained both its majesty and quaintness, and it offers great potential once restored.This home originally belonged to Mabel Lazear, widow of Dr. Jesse Lazear, whose studies in disease transmission greatly reduced the spread of yellow fever, making it possible to build the Panama Canal.Enter through the white gate framed by hedges, and past the covered front porch into the foyer with chandelier, wainscoting, and beamed ceilings, flanked by the regal formal dining to the left and the elegant living room to the right, both with fireplaces and stately woodwork on the walls. Beyond the foyer lies an additional bright and spacious living space and entertaining area that flows from the kitchen to the breakfast area, media room, and separate family room. Seamlessly blending indoor/outdoor lifestyle, this living space overlooks and opens up to the large backyard, deck and swimming pool, shaded by mature trees. Upstairs are 5 more bedrooms, including the primary suite, plus two sunny offices/flex rooms and a quaint library with built-in shelves.Character abounds in this lovely home - ready for its new buyers to bring their loving care and updates to return it to its former glory in this ideal and central location.

California Regional MLS logo Listed By CRMLS_CA / Randy Freed / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Sep 27, 2023 •

MLS# V1-19087 —

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Sale history

Date Event Source Price % Change
9/26/23
Sold CRMLS_CA $3,100,000 -11.3%
8/28/23
Pending CRMLS_CA $3,495,000
7/27/23
Price Changed CRMLS_CA $3,495,000 -6.8%

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House Sold on 9/26/2023

$3,100,000

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Randy Freed

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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